Sure, it's easy to switch rear springs, the first logical solution to the left side sagging syndrome. I did that 5 years ago on my '90 westy. Discovered that both rear springs were fatigued almost the same. After I switched the springs, the van was still leaning more than I cared for. If you want to straighten the westy out, just install a shim or 1/2" washer to raise the left rear body slightly. Some people like it when their camper leans to the left. Others prefer when it is more centered. Some like it leaning to the right. All a matter of preference. Harald '90 westy ---------- From: David Greenland <dave.g@MINDSPRING.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: westy lists to port. Date: Thursday, March 16, 2000 9:24 AM
Has anyone actually switched their springs left for right, and did the van level out ? I know this thread has been through a couple of times, but I probably wasn't paying attention at the time :- Thanks, Dave, '91 westy Napa, CA. |
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